from The Daily Skimm (8/27/21)
Yesterday, seven Capitol Police officers sued former President Trump, his associates, and far-right groups for trying to upend the country’s peaceful transfer of power. On Jan 6, a mob of Trump supporters broke into the Capitol, falsely claiming Trump won the 2020 election. Five people died and more than 140 officers were injured. In House hearings investigating the attack, officers have testified about the mental and physical abuse they suffered. Including chemical burns, beatings, and racial slurs. And the toll it’s taken on their mental health. At least four officers have died by suicide since that day.
Now, seven Capitol police officers – five of whom are Black – are saying Trump and his supporters engaged in domestic terrorism to stop the electoral count. And tried to silence “the votes and voices” of Americans, particularly Black voters. Read more HERE.